NewbieFNP MSN, RN, APRN

NewbieFNP has 36 years experience as a MSN, RN, APRN and specializes in FNP-BC.

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1. Benefit of an employment contract?

   NewbieFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I live in an at-will employment state (Tennessee). I signed a contract with an employer but was suddenly terminated 8 months later. It knew early on that it was a bad fit as the management was clearly...

2. Any regrets becoming a NP?

   NewbieFNP replied to DesertSky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   No regrets. It has been a step away from all the physical labor expected of an RN. There are many settings which offer a good life/work balance. Don't be afraid to move around and try different...

3. Contract per patient rate

   NewbieFNP replied to NewbieFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm in the primary care arena near Canton, Georgia. How much should I ask for per patient? I don't want to be too high or too low but don't want to get ripped off. Thanks for your

4. Contract per patient rate

   NewbieFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am being offered 1099 contract work and will be paid a per patient rate. What is the going rate? I am in Georgia just outside of

5. 1099 employment question

   NewbieFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I was offered a 1099 position in another state through a locums company. The company would be paying for my lodging, rental car, uniforms and transportation expenses. The rate was $62.00 per hour. I...

6. Liability insurance

   NewbieFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I work as an FNP in a small walk-in clinic. One of the managers has asked for a copy of my liability insurance. Should I give

7. Frustrated

   NewbieFNP replied to NewbieFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have recently started to get interviews. I have one position that I will be providing temp coverage. I have 2 more interviews this week so hopefully one will pan out. I upgraded my resume to be...

8. Frustrated

   NewbieFNP replied to NewbieFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   JellyDonut, None of the interviews have offered jobs. They all want 3-5 years of experience. I may need to just focus on what I can get instead of centering on urgent care. Thanks for your

9. Frustrated

   NewbieFNP replied to NewbieFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have applied to several of the retail clinics and receive no feedback. Most of the practices in my area want 3-5 years of experience. Thanks for your

10. Frustrated

    NewbieFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I need advice as I am not sure what to do. I passed the ANCC FNP board in December, 2015 and was granted my license in February, 2016 for Tennessee and Georgia. I have over 30 years of healthcare...

11. FNP board preparation

    NewbieFNP replied to fnp22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I used the Fitzgerald Review and passed ANCC first try. I looked at the blueprint for ANCC and AANP and found that what my program covered best matched the ANCC blueprint. Best of luck to

12. Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

    NewbieFNP replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

    What area of the country are you in? In Southeast Tennessee there are no jobs for new

13. Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

    NewbieFNP replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree totally. The schools have found a cash cow and are pumping out students. The demand for new grad NP's is just not there and the market is

14. NP pay per hour vs specialty?

    NewbieFNP replied to LiveFit99's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my area (Southeast Tennessee) the going rate is $45.00 per hour. The Per Diem rate is a bit

15. Interview questions

    NewbieFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am starting to interview for my first NP job. What are some good questions to have answered? I know that number of providers and number of patients seen per day are good to know. Any others?